The Septic System Is Critical To Your Home’s Water Quality and Safety.

Your septic tank pumping system handles the disposal of your home’s wastewater, and improper waste disposal can cause costly damage to your plumbing and sewage backup into your house. If you notice sewage backing up into your bathtubs and sinks, it’s time to call a plumber or septic service for a system inspection and repair.

Signs of Septic System Failure

If your toilets, tubs, and sinks drain very slowly, it may be a sign that the septic tank is full or there are clogs in the pipes. Gurgling sounds in your plumbing are also a sign of septic system problems. These sounds indicate that there are non-flushable materials—such as food scraps, fats, oils, and greases—in your pipes and septic system.

Another warning signal is a wet or damp spot in your yard near the drainfield and plumbing appliances. If the area looks like it’s rained recently but it hasn’t, that is a sign of septic system failure. You may also notice spongy bright green grass over the septic tank and drainfield, even in dry weather.

The drainage field is where poured wastewater from the septic tank flows to the soil for natural filtration. To prevent this area from failing, do not plant trees or shrubs too close to the drainage field and avoid driving vehicles over it. You should also have the septic tank inspected annually. This is especially important if you use a sump pump, ice maker or dehumidifier that drains into the septic system.

Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC
114 Houston St, Maybrook, NY 12543, United States
(845)294-5771